Welcome back to... THE GLEN Camp for girls AT LAKE OF THE WOODS CAMP FOR GIRLS Dear Camp Family, Welcome back to The Glen at Lake of the Woods! We hope the information in this bulletin helps your family prepare for another amazing summer. Please do not hesitate to call or email us throughout the year if you need anything. Thank you for your continued support and for choosing The Glen for your daughter s home away from home. All our best, SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2019 The Glen Chicago Area Reunion for all campers who attended in 2018. Tara 2019 Camp Dates FIRST SESSION Monday, June 17 Saturday, June 29 SECOND SESSION Monday, July 15 Saturday, July 27 FAMILY CAMP Saturday, August 10 Thursday, August 15 1st Session Reunion 10:00-11:30 AM 2nd Session Reunion 12:30-2:00 PM @ Pinstripes in Northbrook 1150 Willow Road Check your inbox for an invite soon. www.lakeofthewoodscamp.com Phone: 847-242-0009 Fax: 847-242-0008 Email: info@lwcgwc.com
IMPORTANT DATES CAMP GET-TOGETHERS: For new and returning campers and families! Royal Oak, Michigan...@ Emagine - Sunday, December 9, 2018 St. Louis, Missouri...Friday, January 25, 2019 San Francisco, California...Friday, February 1, 2019 Los Angeles, California...Saturday, February 2, 2019 Solon, Ohio...Friday, February 22, 2019 * More details will be sent to our families in these areas. JANUARY 19, 2019: Chicago Area Camp Reunion Save the Date for our Chicago Area Camp Reunion on Saturday, January 19th. Glen 1st Session: 10:00-11:30am; Glen 2nd Session: 12:30-2:00pm at Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, IL 60622. JANUARY 31, 2019 We hope you don t have to cancel, but if you do, unless you are enrolled in CAP (Camper Assurance Program), January 31st is the last day to cancel without losing your deposit. MARCH 2019: Medical Mailing & Camper Prep Packet You will receive the Medical Mailing which includes a Health History and Examination Form for your camper and information on our medication policies at camp. You will also receive the Camper Prep Packet which includes information on accessing online forms, tuition statements, activity selection forms and our Parent Handbook which contains important information for parents. This is also when your daughter will select the activities she thinks she would like to take at camp and make any requests for cabin mates. APRIL 30, 2019: All Forms (except the Health History Form) and Final Tuition Payment Due - All forms (except the Health History Form) are due. - Final Tuition payment is due no later than April 30th. You will receive an email with information on paying your bill online through CampInTouch. MAY 1, 2019: Camp Clothing Order Order all logo d camp clothing from www.thecampspot.com *The only required clothing are 2 official camp t-shirts. JUNE 1, 2019: Medical Forms Due Camper Health History and Immunization Forms are due.
Staff News - The Glen We would like to announce a few amazing staff members that will be returning this summer. DEVIN EVANS, 22, is an English Major at Oklahoma State University. During the year she works at an Insect Zoo hosting school field trips and answering questions for curious kids. She is returning to camp for the second summer and she will be teaching ceramics and crafts. ALANA MCDONALD, 25, is returning for her second year at camp. Alana is from Australia and loves to travel. In her free time, Alana likes to dance and go to the beach. Alana will be returning to the waterfront as a waterski instructor. BRYONY BRIE MANSON, 24, resides is Aberdeen in the UK. She is returning for her second summer with us. Brie competitively swam from the age of nine winning five gold medals, two silver medals and nine bronze medals. It is very fitting that Bryony will be the Pool Director and a swimming instructor this summer. TAYLOR HARDER, 22, will be joining Lake of the Woods for her third summer as a waterfront instructor. Taylor is delighted to be sharing her talents with many children this summer. OLIVIA LIV TEGART, 25, is joining us all the way from Australia. For the past 19 years Liv has been water skiing, wake boarding and tubing back home. We are so excited to have her teaching waterskiing again. We will continue to announce the incredible staff joining us next summer on our Instagram. STAY CONNECTED... We are constantly sharing photos and posting exciting news throughout the year. Go to www.facebook.com/lwcgwc and click LIKE! Also follow us on Instagram: @lakeofthewoodscamp Be Your Best Self! Our motto at The Glen is, Be Your Best Self. We use this motto to encourage campers to try new things, treat others with respect, and to strive to be the best version of themselves each day at camp. To help encourage our campers to be their best, we emphasize our camp values in all we do. These values are: Friendship, Resilience, Creativity, Teamwork, Independence, Optimism, and Citizenship. We recognize campers throughout the summer for demonstrating these values.
Get ready for a screen-free summer! ELECTRONICS POLICY AT CAMP At The Glen, we think it is important for our campers to unplug and let themselves be present and engaged in their camp experience. Our screen-free policy ensures that our campers get a much-needed break from the digital world. Please reinforce the following rules with your child before camp begins. Absolutely NO CELL PHONES are permitted at camp NO Kindles or other E-readers NO electronic device capable of internet access NO walkie-talkies NO ipads, ipod Touches, tablets or laptops NO Apple Watches / Smart Watches NO PSPs, Nintendo Switches, Gameboys or other electronic video game systems NO scooters, Hoverboards, etc. Music is an important part of our camp culture. Campers are allowed to bring a basic MP3 player with NO video or game capabilities and NO wifi capabilities. Again, this means that itouches or iphones (even without a calling plan or SIM card) will NOT be allowed at camp. Any of these prohibited items will be confiscated. Campers may bring an ipod nano or shuffle as long as it does not have games or wifi capabilities. Please keep in mind that camp is not responsible for items that may be lost or damaged. Fitbit and personal fitness tracking devices are permitted as long as they are not capable of internet access. PACKAGE POLICY Packages can create an unhealthy competition among campers and parents. In an effort to promote a non-materialistic camp environment and in fairness to all campers and parents, our camp has implemented a NO package policy. This policy extends to all parents, relative and friends. In order to ensure fairness, this policy will be strictly enforced. - Any package received will be returned to sender. - You MAY send flat envelopes up to 9x12 in size. If you can bend it, you can send it. Please inform family and friends and remind them not to send food, candy or gum in letters. If your child forgets to pack an essential item, please contact us at the camp office and we will arrange for your child to receive these items. BIRTHDAY PACKAGES: If your child has a birthday while at camp, they are allowed to receive ONE birthday package. Please DO NOT send food.
THE GLEN 2 Week Girls Packing List Do not send delicate clothing that cannot safely be washed in a commercial laundry. Every item of clothing and equipment must be clearly labeled with your camper s first and last name. DO NOT PACK: Handheld electronics such as ipod Touches, Nintendo Switches, ipads, Kindles, PSPs, cell phones, walkie-talkies, fireworks, electric fans, skateboards, scooters, knives, or weapons. We also recommend leaving valuables at home. Camp will not be responsible for loss or damage. REQUIRED (2) Reusable Water Bottles or Canteens - Do not bring or send Bottled Water (2) Laundry Bags with name (2) Official Glen Camp T-shirts (Blue with white logo)* * For camp photo & out-of-camp trips. Order from www.thecampspot.com OPTIONAL LOGO d APPAREL Logo d Sweatshirt Logo d Sweatpant Logo d Shorts APPAREL & ACCESSORIES (10-12) T-Shirts/ Tank Tops (2) Long Sleeve T-Shirts (4-5) Pairs of pants - jeans, sweats, etc. (6-8) Pairs of Shorts (2) Sweatshirts (1) Oversized T-shirts for Art (Optional) (10-12) Pairs of Underpants (4) Undershirts or Bras (10) Pairs of Socks (2-3) Sets of Sleepwear (3-4) Swimsuits SHOES (1-2) Flip-flops/Beach Sandals (1) Pair of Shower Sandals/Flip-flops (1) Pair of Rain Boots (1) Pair of Athletic Shoes BEDDING & BATH (1) Warm Blanket (2) Fitted Twin Sheets (2) Flat Twin Sheets (2) Pillowcases (1) Standard Pillow (1) Bathrobe (optional) (3) Bath towels (2) Washcloths or luffa (2) Beach Towels TOILETRIES Shower Organizer/ Caddy Filler Kit - Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hair Brush, Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner Sunscreen Bug Spray- Deep Woods Off Recommended Afterbite OUTERWEAR Warm Jacket or Fleece Rain Jacket or Poncho CAMPING GEAR Backpack or Drawstring Bag Flashlight Battery Operated Fan MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Extra Batteries Disposable or Inexpensive Digital Camera Books & Magazines Games, Hobbies - No Electronic Games with Wi-Fi Capabilities ipod Nano or ipod Shuffle - We do not allow models with Wi-Fi capabilities. No ipod Touches! Set of Extra Eyeglasses Pair of Sunglasses Stuffed Animal Camp Anywhere Chair - Crazy Creek Stationary & Stamps SPECIAL EVENTS - OPTIONAL Color Days Colors: pink & green - one item of clothing in each color HORSEBACK RIDING - REQUIRED IF TAKING RIDING Riding Boots or Heeled Shoes Riding Jodhpurs, Tights, or Extra Blue PACK & SHIP Cargo-sized Duffle Bags with Name (no larger than 42 ) Name Tapes OR Name Stamp - Required to label all clothing and equipment